polarisconvert
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I am really struggling with my glasses fogging up. I have a heated shield so that is never a problem. I bought some rain x fog product, but it does not work. I bought a new Gmax modular helmet thinking it would help but no luck Is any body else having the same problem and have a fix?
Shattered
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A few years ago I asked the same question of a friends father who has been sledding in Southcentral and Interior Alaska for about the last 40 years.
I have been losing my far vision since my late 30's and can't see much detail beyond 20 feet or so. This is less than ideal when sledding in the mountains. I have almost driven off a cliff more than once because I wasn't wearing glasses or contacts and I couldn't see it coming.
We were talking sleds and he was telling me about riding the Irondog and I noticed that he was wearing glasses. I figured that if anyone would know any tricks about keeping your glasses clear, he would be the one.
His answer was something that I didn't want to hear. He said to wear contacts. I don't like wearing contacts (especially on multi-day hunting trips where you don't have running water or a mirror) and was hoping he would have some trick to keeping his glasses from fogging, but he said that he's tried everything and hasn't found anything that works other than contact lenses.
I did see something online once about prescription goggles, but I think they were in the $600 neighborhood. More than I wanted to spend on something I would probably lose in the snow. But it may be an option if you care to part with the money.
Sorry I don't have any cheap easy solution for you. I'm curious to see if anyone else has a nifty trick to prevent glasses from fogging. I would much rather wear glasses than put contacts in my eyes.
I have been losing my far vision since my late 30's and can't see much detail beyond 20 feet or so. This is less than ideal when sledding in the mountains. I have almost driven off a cliff more than once because I wasn't wearing glasses or contacts and I couldn't see it coming.
We were talking sleds and he was telling me about riding the Irondog and I noticed that he was wearing glasses. I figured that if anyone would know any tricks about keeping your glasses clear, he would be the one.
His answer was something that I didn't want to hear. He said to wear contacts. I don't like wearing contacts (especially on multi-day hunting trips where you don't have running water or a mirror) and was hoping he would have some trick to keeping his glasses from fogging, but he said that he's tried everything and hasn't found anything that works other than contact lenses.
I did see something online once about prescription goggles, but I think they were in the $600 neighborhood. More than I wanted to spend on something I would probably lose in the snow. But it may be an option if you care to part with the money.
Sorry I don't have any cheap easy solution for you. I'm curious to see if anyone else has a nifty trick to prevent glasses from fogging. I would much rather wear glasses than put contacts in my eyes.
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I wonder if baby shampoo would help? I have heard of guys using it on diving masks to help stop fogging.
I have worn glasses for 30+ years and after -25 c I usually end up throwing them into a pocket until the day warms up. Only helmet I never had problems with was my old open face one but it is not practical to ride my apex with unless I want to run a big touring windshield which I refuse to do Yet. Also do not run with a breath box in as it is even worse for me.
One thing I have noticed though is that if my glasses are already cold they do not fog as bad. I tend to ride with my shield cracked unless it is really cold.
I have worn glasses for 30+ years and after -25 c I usually end up throwing them into a pocket until the day warms up. Only helmet I never had problems with was my old open face one but it is not practical to ride my apex with unless I want to run a big touring windshield which I refuse to do Yet. Also do not run with a breath box in as it is even worse for me.
One thing I have noticed though is that if my glasses are already cold they do not fog as bad. I tend to ride with my shield cracked unless it is really cold.
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X2 on what Maim said. Ditch the breath deflector and you will be pleasantly surprised.
X2 on what Maim said. Ditch the breath deflector and you will be pleasantly surprised.
timebomb
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Interesting. I have had the same problem but my sight isn't that bad. I can ride without my glasses and get by but I would rather be able to see perfectly instead of " ok". All I do is wear glasses when it's warmer and put my shield up. Real cold days I go without glasses and only ride during the day.
timebomb
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I am going riding later today and it will be maybe a high of -2f. I think I may try taking my breath deflector out.
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I don't know much about the Gmax helmet but after many, many years of trying to combat the same problem I have found the BRP modular2 helmet to
do the trick. It has it's downsides(heavy-changing pads)but it flat out works for me. I also have a snow cross style helmet that I use on warmer days.
Eye glasses and snowmobiling just plain suck!
do the trick. It has it's downsides(heavy-changing pads)but it flat out works for me. I also have a snow cross style helmet that I use on warmer days.
Eye glasses and snowmobiling just plain suck!
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My eye site is just over that line of felling comfortable of riding with out them. I had to do it several times this weekend. One time this weekend I had just left a stop and my glasses were fogged. I had my shield open so it was just a matter of a few seconds before they would clear up. Well the trail went left, and I went on the right side of the fork. It was a clearing so no harm, but could have been bad. Sure would like to find something that works. I tried to remove the breath deflector but it is revited in so I couldn't do it on the trail.
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I can not ride without corrective lenses (I tend to not be able to see the branches). The only thing I found to work with either an open face or regular helmet was contacts.
A buddy I used to ride with needed glasses to ride. He used a No Fog mask. He said he never had issues of fogging up.
http://www.nofogusa.com/NO-FOG.htm
http://www.nofogusa.com/NO-FOG.htm
Three best solutions have all been mentioned here, wearing contacts,(best solution)No Fog, and BV2S. I have all three. The No Fog doesn't get used anymore since I got the BV2S. My girlfriend wears glasses for riding so she uses it. On occasion I have had to wear my glasses because of forgetting my contacts and I have not had fogging issues with the BV2S. Seeing as you just got a new helmet, I would say the No Fog is the right choice if you don't want to wear contacts.
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I wear glasses with a Modular 2 BRP helmet and have never had any fogging issue at any temp ( down to 25 below zero ) When riding above 25 degrees , I can remover face mask and still no fogging. When I use my open face helmet, I use Pro Vue goggles with built in prescription. Have had these for almost 20 years and no issues.
timebomb
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Had a chance to get a bv2s a few yrs ago and decided I didn't want to spend that much and went with a full face brp made by scorpion. Wish I spent the extra. My brp scorpion is the best one I have had but still no bv2s
Sounds like you're a heavy breather. Try relaxing more so you don't breath so much. I know it sounds silly, but I tend to fog up more in the beginning of the ride until I settle down.
Definitely ditch the breath deflector. I've had issues with the No Fog masks. Usually on the occasion I do fog, I just crack open the shield. I keep the vents open on my helmet for air circulation. I know shaving cream keeps my mirror fog free in the shower. Maybe that would work..... I've never tried it....
Definitely ditch the breath deflector. I've had issues with the No Fog masks. Usually on the occasion I do fog, I just crack open the shield. I keep the vents open on my helmet for air circulation. I know shaving cream keeps my mirror fog free in the shower. Maybe that would work..... I've never tried it....
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Hey All,
I was in the same boat as the OP. Finally took the plunge and got my first contacts this season. They work GREAT! I am disappointed in myself for not doing it earlier!!
I use the single day use ones which are a little more expensive but I don't need to clean them each night. Put them in each morning and take them out each night and throw them away. I just carry a bit of contact solution on the inside of my jacket (so it doesn't freeze) and I am set. No problems with dry eyes, falling out, or debris getting in them thus far. Just have to watch how I rub my eyes - still a contact NOOB.
Since I only use the contacts when sledding (MC is no problem) they go a long way so cost isn't really a problem.
I tried all the no fog stuff, breath masks, breath guards, etc. to no avail. I sweat pretty good so that is probably why those solutions didn't work for me. I run an electric shield and if I forget to plug it in it only takes a few miles for the shield to completely fog.
I hope this helps!!!
Steve
I was in the same boat as the OP. Finally took the plunge and got my first contacts this season. They work GREAT! I am disappointed in myself for not doing it earlier!!
I use the single day use ones which are a little more expensive but I don't need to clean them each night. Put them in each morning and take them out each night and throw them away. I just carry a bit of contact solution on the inside of my jacket (so it doesn't freeze) and I am set. No problems with dry eyes, falling out, or debris getting in them thus far. Just have to watch how I rub my eyes - still a contact NOOB.
Since I only use the contacts when sledding (MC is no problem) they go a long way so cost isn't really a problem.
I tried all the no fog stuff, breath masks, breath guards, etc. to no avail. I sweat pretty good so that is probably why those solutions didn't work for me. I run an electric shield and if I forget to plug it in it only takes a few miles for the shield to completely fog.
I hope this helps!!!
Steve
